Tall Ship Providence

A man in a historical military costume holds a metal mug and poses on a dock next to a tall ship, with several people and wooden posts in the background under a sunny sky.

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Tall Ship Providence serves as a floating classroom, educates visitors on the role that the Continental Navy (particularly Providence) played in the American Revolution and showcases Alexandria’s history as a port city. Providence is a replica of the first ship authorized to serve in the Continental Navy and John Paul Jones’ first American command.

Visitors to Providence have a chance to step back in time to see what life was like for sailors aboard this reproduction eighteenth-century sloop. Enjoy dockside tours at the new permanent home at Waterfront Park. The immersive experience includes an onboard trip back to 1776 as a sailor with the Continental Navy, an encounter with the legendary Captain John Paul Jones and a visit to the Senator John Warner Maritime Heritage Center.

You may rent the ship and/or the facility for special tours or to celebrate a birthday, anniversary, or corporate event.